22 days tour

Wildlife Express - 22 Days

Wildlife Express - 22 Days

This tour includes:

Transport

Arrival transfer from Nairobi Airport on day 1 A fully equipped overland truck for transportation and game drives 3 night Zanzibar Excursion including ferry transfer, accommodation, Spice Tour and Dhow Sunset Cruise

Guide

Services of 3 person crew (leader, driver, cook)

Accommodation

1st night dormitory accommodation at Kenya Comfort Hotel and 17 nights camping.Tents and sleeping mats provided 3 night Zanzibar Excursion including ferry transfer, accommodation, Spice Tour and Dhow Sunset Cruise

Meals

20 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 16 dinners

Others

Services of 3 person crew (leader, driver, cook) All camping fees and appropriate equipment All road taxes and tolls Ngorongoro NP, Serengeti NP, Chobe NP and South Luangwa Park - park entry and game drives

Not included:

Others

International flights and visas Sleeping bag - please bring your own Tipping - an entirely personal gesture Optional activities

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Optional activities are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Wildlife Express - 22 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Nairobi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Nairobi

      Saturday. Welcome to Nairobi! Weโ€™ll be there to collect you at Nairobi Airport and transfer you to the Kenya Comfort Hotel. Tonight you will stay in shared dorms. There will be a pre departure meeting at 17.00.

  • Day 2 Day 2-5: Serengeti & Ngorongoro
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2-5: Serengeti & Ngorongoro

      Nairobi - Arusha (Tanzania) - Karatu. Leaving Nairobi, we cross the border into Tanzania on day 2. We stay at a campsite in Meserani, on the outskirts of Arusha, before heading out on our excursions to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater tomorrow. The Ngorongoro/Serengeti excursion takes us via the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) that lies adjacent to the Lake Manyara National Park and up the Rift Valley Escarpment to the higher lying village of Karatu. Karatu offers magnificent views over the surrounding hills and has many well established wheat farms that add to the picturesque panoramas. We spend the evening at a pleasant campsite in Karatu. The following morning we depart early for the Ngorongoro Conservation area and head into the wildlife rich Ngorongoro Crater. This World Heritage Site boasts some of the best game viewing in Africa โ€“ including the elusive Black Rhino. After our game drive in the Crater, we continue down the Crater rim and past the โ€˜Cradle of Mankindโ€™ on our way to the Serengeti National Park. We cross the vast plains as we game drive through the southern and central areas in the park. We spend the night of day 4 camping in the bush, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Early on day 5 we head off for another game drive and explore the landscape in search of the resident wildlife. With some luck, we may see some of Africaโ€™s โ€˜Big 5โ€™! Our day ends back in Arusha, where we spend the night.

  • Day 3 Day 6: Pangani
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Pangani

      Arusha - Pangani. Today we head south towards Dar es Salaam. On the way weather permitting; we may catch a glimpse of this Mt Kilimanjaroโ€™s snowy summit - a photo opportunity not to be missed! We pass through vast sisal plantations surrounded by The Usambara and Pare Mountain ranges, before reaching our lovely campsite nestled between these mountains, midway between Arusha and Dar es Salaam.

  • Day 4 Day 7: Dar Es Salaam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Dar Es Salaam

      Pangani - Dar es Salaam. Today we continue on to our lovely seaside campsite in Dar es Salaam where we prepare for our departure to Zanzibar the next morning.

  • Day 5 Day 8-10: Zanzibar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8-10: Zanzibar

      Dar es Salaam - Zanzibar. A ferry from Dar Es Salaam takes us to โ€˜Spice Islandโ€™, where we to spend the next three nights. Zanzibar is steeped in history and offers a wealth of experiences. Wander the streets of Stone Town, take an excursion around a spice plantation or simply laze on one of the pristine white sandy beaches, the choice is yours!

  • Day 6 Day 11: Mikumi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Mikumi

      Zanzibar - Mikumi. Leaving Zanzibar in the morning, we return to the mainland and head west, passing through the Mikumi National Park where it is possible to view a range of wildlife from the roadside, totally impervious to the passing traffic. We will stop in the town of Mikumi for our overnight stay. Arrival to camp is usually in the late afternoon, or early evening.

  • Day 7 Day 12: Iringa
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Iringa

      Mikumi - Iringa. Departing early this morning we continue towards Iringa where we spend the night in a beautiful rustic campsite famous for its Amarula Hot Chocolates and its steamy showers! Be sure to keep a good book, music and a pack of cards handy as we are covering around 200 kmโ€™s today.

  • Day 8 Day 13-15: Lake Malawi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13-15: Lake Malawi

      Iringa - Lake Malawi (Malawi). We leave Tanzania and head into Malawi on day 13. Dominated by its huge lake occupying nearly 20% of itโ€™s landmass, Malawi offers us pleasant respite from the heat. We cross the border post at Songwe and travel the length of the western side of the lake, stopping off at various bays and inlets over the next 3 days. We can enjoy lake side pleasures such as swimming, relaxing and optional aquatic activities such as snorkelling, canoeing and SCUBA diving. The local fishermen can be observed tending their daily catch and there are local schools and villages where you can visit the friendly Malawians.

  • Day 9 Day 16-18: South Luangwa National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16-18: South Luangwa National Park

      Lake Malawi - South Luangwa - Lusaka Area. Today we head towards South Luangwa National Park. This breath taking park is situated on the Luangwa River in the Eastern part of Zambia, and it is the southernmost of three national parks in this region. South Luangwa was founded in 1938 as a game reserve, 1972 was the year it was declared as a national park, and today it covers over 9000 kilometres squared. Animals such as Giraffe, buffalo and Elephants can be found in abundance. The Luangwa river is home to many a hippo and croc. Leaving the park on day 18 we make our way down south. As we drive, we pass through a few of the villages and towns of Zambia along the way. Prosperous during the copper boom in the 60โ€™s, Zambia was able to build infrastructure at the main mining and farming communities. After the fall of the copper industry, the country was left virtually bankrupt and existing infrastructure was left to fall to ruin. Due to foreign investment and a rise in the mining industry, Zambia is today once again starting to prosper.

  • Day 10 Day 19: Livingstone
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Livingstone

      Lusaka Area - Livingstone. Heading further south, we journey through the southern Zambian towns mostly supporting local agriculture and farming on our way to Livingstone. The Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and itโ€™s not difficult to see why. At 1700 m wide and around 100 m high, this is the worldโ€™s largest sheet of falling water and a memorable sight on any African Safari! The Falls can be viewed from the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Zambia - a fantastic photo opportunity. Tonight we have the option of enjoying a sunset dinner cruise on the mighty Zambezi.

  • Day 11 Day 20: Chobe National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Chobe National Park

      Livingstone - Chobe (Botswana). We leave Zambia, cross the border into Botswana and continue to the town of Kasane, situated on the banks of the Chobe River. After lunch, we leave for our Chobe National Park overnight mobile excursion โ€“ an overnight experience in the wilds of the Chobe National park. Chobe is one of Botswanaโ€™s premier game parks, renowned for its large elephant herds. We spend the afternoon in search of wildlife while we game drive to our camp within the park where we spend the evening surrounded by the night-time noises of the local wildlife.

  • Day 12 Day 21: Victoria Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Victoria Falls

      Chobe - Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe). After our night in the bush, we head out early to continue our search for wildlife, before packing up the camp and heading back to Kasane. Crossing the border into Zimbabwe, a short drive takes us to the nearby Victoria Falls. Named after the famous World Heritage site and Water Falls, the town of Victoria Falls is situated on the Zambezi River and surrounded by the Victoria Falls National Park. We enjoy our last day in the adrenaline playground of Africa, where there are optional activities aplenty here including Zambezi white water rafting, bungy jumping from 111m and flights over the Falls in a variety of airborne machines!

  • Day 13 Day 22: Victoria Falls
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Victoria Falls

      Saturday. After breakfast, we exchange addresses and part ways, having just experienced a trip of a lifetime! We suggest booking additional days after your trip to take advantage of the optional excursions available at Victoria Falls. Optional excursions include horseback safaris, a visit to the crocodile ranch, boat cruises and golf at The Elephant Hills Resort. Adrenalin junkies can bungee from the Victoria Falls Bridge connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia or abseil down the Batoka Gorge - neither activity is for the faint hearted! All year round, flights in fixed wing, micro light and ultra light aircraft or helicopters provide an aerial perspective over this magnificent World Heritage Site. White water rafting on the Zambezi is world class. Beside the excitement of the Grade 5 rapids, there are the "floats," where there is time to admire the scenic cliffs and the occasional wildlife on the riverbanks.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 60

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